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There are quite a few GREAT lists out there. None are exactly the same. If you cannot find someone on one, perhaps another. Check out the sites also.
Miktura's list of Aussie Breeders
The Australian Shepherd Club of America also has a list, but it it much harder to find. Click on the link. Find the heading "Registry Forms". Under that find Kennel Name Registration Form, which is 2nd from the bottom. Next to that is "Current Kennel Listing". You will have to download the .pdf file.
On the pages for individual dogs, you will usually see things like OFA & CERF, or even CHIC. Below are links that take you to the home pages of each.
| OFA | Orthopedic Foundation for Animals | hip, elbow, patella |
| CERF | Canine Eye Registration Foundation | eyes |
| CHIC | Canine Health Information Center | database to track OFA & CERF |
| ASHGI | Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Inc |
| AKC | American Kennel Club | most well-know registry |
| ASCA | Australian Shepherd Club of America | Though the world's largest single breed registry, any breed can compete in performance programs |
| The Canadian Kennel Club | ||
| IABCA | International All Breed Canine Association | Judged by international standards |
| UKC | United Kennel Club | Motto: "our dogs do things". UKC strives to encourage not just conformation, but performance on an equal basis. |
Speciality
| USASA | United States Australian Shepherd Club of America | AKC parent club for the Australian Shepherd |
Performance only
| NADAC | North American Dog Agility | agility |
| JFF | Just For Fun | agility |
| CPE | Canine Performance Event | agility |